now at ten. a heartbreaking twist. the search for the driver -- who hit ad the scene. ------ also. you could say they're everyday heroes. how a day at work turned out to be one they'll never forget. -------- plus. we have a verdict. judge says: "i just do not find clear and convincing evidence" what this decision means -- as it relates to wisconsin's presidential recount. that is our big story--count 'em how you want. a dane county judge tonight saying that it's up to each wisconsin county to decide the best way to re-count election day ballots. that's just one of several developments today in the

bret lemoine is live in madison tonight with more... the dane county judge agreed that the best way to determine if voteing machines were tampered with... is to do a hand-recount. but she says she has to follow the law votes in wisconsin will be recounted... but a mandatory hand-recount that petitioners wanted... will not be enforced. "i just do not find clear and convincing evidence and that is my decision. i'm going to allow the 19 counties to do the recall the way that they intended. again, i think everyone would strongly encourage them

warning from the judge that it could be a late night... and it was! attorneys representing former green party presidential candidate jill stein, as well as a representative for former democratic presidential candidate hillary clinton, called three witnesses to make their case for a hand-recount of all votes. 'not aware of malfunctions that impacted official result from election night.' the through line in the petitioners testimony was a hand recount is the only way to ensure voting machines were not tampered with. an elections security expert optical scanners used in wisconsin elections are vulnerable to hacks... but presented no evidence that votes were tampered with. he speculated malware could have been added to scanners without anyone knowing. the department of justice called only one witness - a representative from the wisconsin election commission, who testified all equipment used in novembers election has been field tested and inspected. steins attorneys say... tuesdays ruling wont stop their efforts for recounts in michigan and

sot ...... do it all by hand it will be up to each muncipality to determine if they choose to do a hand-recount. weve already heard dane county... willti recount... even though it will not be manditory. reporting live in madison, bl, fox6 news. mary thanks bret so now what? political reporter theo keith joins us. theo -- you were in the courthouse earlier -- what comes next? there of course is the possibility of an appeal. we asked but the stein campaign isn't saying if that's in the cards. an official with the elections commission says staff will hold a teleconference at 10 a-m. they're calling it a "webinar"

county clerks on the line as possible, and we'll be there. no doubt the clerks will have questions about what the judge's ruling tonight means for them. there were about 20 clerks who wanted to use voting machines to recount at least some of their ballots. that includes milwaukee county, where the clerk cast doubt yesterday on his ability to finish by the december 12th deadline if he had to hand-count everything. they will get to use machines if they wish. the judge said she wasn't convinced by they produced theories but no evidence that wisconsin's voting machines were tampered with during the election. attorney general brad schimel says he's pleased with the judge's decision. after tomorrow's webinar, the recount is scheduled to start across the state at 9 a-m on thursday. we're keeping a close eye on developments related to this presidential recount... click the "politics" tab when you

news app -- for the latest information. a mother of three... now brain dead after her family says she was struck by a hit and run driver the night before thanksgiving. brittany shannon is live from the west milwaukee police department with this heartbreaking story. peggy cetranowski has been called a beautiful person. giving, caring and kind. and now her family wants justice after the driver that hit her...is on the run. a late night walk in her new neighborhood, would be peggy cetnarowki's last. family members say the mother of three was struck by a hit and run driver at the intersection of beloit and mitchell last wednesday. police say she was in the crosswalk. "there was another motorist that came along saw the individual and came back around to check on her and then we got the 911 calls" according to a caring bridge web post, cetnarowski suffered a broken arm, cracked and broken

the brain. tuesday, the family updating the website, with hearbreaking news saying-quote- "we sadly announce that our sister, daughter, mother, and friend, peggy is brain dead and has passed away. her body is still supported as we explore organ donation. " "anytime you have a hit and run where someone has left the scene it becomes heart wrenching" and frustrating to police and friends... "our detectives are working this case vigorously and were looking at all possible leads from the outside working our way in" looking forward saying they hope to quote "allow her to give one last time and turn this tragedy into a possibility to save a life" police tell me the family has offered up a 25-hundred dollar reward for any information leading to the arrest of the suspect. anyone with information should call the west milwaukee police department. brittany shannon, fox 6 news.

shooting on the north side. the victim -- ended up outside vincent high school. police tell us the 19-year-old victim was shot in the arm a short distance away. he drove to the school to the school to pick someone up. police say this might have stemmed from a minor car accident . no one else was injured. no arrests have been made. new berlin police have identified the married couple found shot and killed last week... 76-year-old william krueger and 71- year-old karen krueger both home on hickory trail. investigators say it appears this incident is related to health issues -- and is not a case of domestic violence -- adding they're not looking for any suspects. police wouldn't elaborate on the specific details of the case. across the country - demonstrators walk off the job today. it's all part of the "fight for fifteen" movement locally -- we had three gatherings in the milwaukee area. this is one in west milwaukee. it ended in arrests.

community leaders gathered outside the mcdonalds on miller park way -- to demand a 15-dollar minimum wage. we spoke to one woman who was arrested for blocking traffic. she says people are hurting -- and it's time for a change. it was emotional to me. i just felt like a lot of people wanted their point to get across. it was a lot of people there that were passionate about what we were doing. it was just a lot of emotion. it was real." least ten people were arrested. we've reached out to police for an official count. an update to a story we told you last night. a cemetery being targeted by criminals -- is adding some extra security. officials with the valhalla cemetery on milwaukee's northwest side tell us -- security cameras and a guard will soon be put in place. this follows two recent armed carjackings at the cemetery near 91st and silver spring. police are still investigating

suspects were in custody. new at ten. it was the neighborly thing to do. that's what workers at a brady street restaurant are saying after helping put out a porch fire at nearby home. ashley sears with the incredible video and the reluctant heroes. 15:00 everyone was having a good time monday night-- at the casablanca restaurant on brady street, was supposed to be special-- 16:05 we were putting up our christmas tree on top of the decorations were up--the tree was glowing-- but it was the light outside of the window that caught everyone's attention. 15:01 out of nowhere, it just happened. fire shot up from the porch of a nearby home-- the result of a grilling mishap. 08:35 it was a big flame. 16:25 without really thinking, just grabbed a bunch of fire extinguishers and everybody just ran outside. owner al musa and chef mohammed nofal... 19:00 we went out this way.... along with another employee--ran to help. 19:08 we saw the fire and just

the restaurant-- to help put out the flames. 16:39 you dont really think, you just act. they say the neighbor's grill got out of control after a can of kerosene fell over. it ingited some plants on the porch-- cell phone video shows the final moments. within minutes they had it under control. 09:44 the neighborhood for us, is like family. those who helped say they'd do it again. happy to lend a hand--knowing others would do the same for them. clip6191, al musa, owner 18:09 thats what neighbors are for, were here to help each other. in milwaukee, ashley sears, fox 6 news. the fire department says the flames were out when they arrived. december....a time for parties....a month of hope...the season of miracles. if the packers get a few miracles they have hope of attending the playoff parties..but tom pipines the new month leaves very little room for error for the boys of winter. before the win over philly, aaron rodgers said he thought

have to. under mike mccarthy, green bay has more than twice as many wins as losses-when it comes to the last month of the calendar year. it's "crunch time"-starting with sunday's game at lambeau against the houston texans. "they're playing really well,. houston has a heck of a defense. they've lost 2 in a row. it's december football; so everything goes up a notch. everybody talks about playoff football and everything goes to a different level. well it goes to a different level in december; so that's where we're at and that's what we're getting ready for". be ready after taking a wicked hit from eagles offensive lineman allen barbre-the former packer? 52 suffered a shoulder injury..if he has to sit out again..that defense'll really be hurting. amazing that he came back to play last night. more on that defense..in sports..at 10:25. see you in a few...mary, ted, we dip back to reality tomorrow in the temperature-department.

return tomorrow. i'll have your fox6 forecast coming up. plus. water concerns -- on the minds of many. the lead water filter giveaway that led to some very long lines... plus. are you sick of the laundromat and want to break the cycle... or are you just looking to upgrade? consumer reports will take a look at the washers and dryers that best suit

clinic on milwaukee's south side this evening -- as those who were eligible picked up their free water filters. ?you don't need a proof of residence... but you need to give a qualifying address. those who get a filter are also learning how to use it and learning more about the dangers of lead poisoning.

in line... she wanted the filter to protect her baby: 'everything scares me about it anybody that has a baby or an infant should be scared about this situation. the common council will be voting on an ordinance to replace lead laterals in december. to see if you qualify for one of these free water filtration products --- visit fox6 now dot com or the fox6 news app -- and click "links." you can check a list based on your address in the city of milwaukee. your apartment or home doesnt mean you have to lug your laundry to a laundromat to get it washed. consumer reports just tested compact washers and dryers to find out which ones deliver the best cleaning. jenna sachs has the results in this contact 6 report. among the many advantages of jordan hooks new city apartment - a washer and dryer. while the

space it can still accommodate this compact washer and dryer. "its a huge time saver. i can do it at my own convenience versus having to work around the time and hours of the laundromat." consumer reports just tested about a dozen compact washers and dryers. theyre just like regular ones - only smaller - 24 inches wide, 34 inches high and the sets can be stacked. unfortunately, the price tags arent smaller. but can they perform as well? consumer reports ran cleaning and compact machines. "we also measure noise and vibration levels. a loud washer or dryer may be a deal breaker for some." turns out, vibration was an issue for many of the compacts. "when we stacked the washer and dryer pairs, we found vibration didnt change much and in fact its one of their drawbacks. but having a washer and dryer in your home may be better than going to a laundromat." with dryers there are two choices - vented or ventless. "ventless dryers condense the moisture out of the humid exhaust air instead of venting it outside. this

not have access to an outside wall." consumer reports says this 2700- dollar bosch 800 series set with a ventless dryer is a very good choice. if you have access to a vent you can opt for a samsung compact washer and dryer set for about 2100 dollars. both the bosch and this samsung offer very good washing and drying performance. i'm jenna sachs - contact 6. do you have a consumer call!! the number is on you screen or you can file a complaint on the contact 6 page at fox-6-now-dot-com. mostly clear tonight with temperatures falling through

morning. increasing clouds on wednesday. it will be a cooler day with areas of drizzle/flurries as an area of low pressure moves through. highs in the mid-40s. mostly cloudy and cool to round out the week with highs in the upper 30s to low 40s. cool over the weekend with some sun returning on sunday. highs will warm into the low 40s by sunday afternoon. tonight: mostly clear. mph wednesday:mostly cloudy with areas of drizzle/flurries. high: 44 wind: sw 5-15 mph thursday: mostly cloudy. am low: 37 high: 42 wind: wnw 5-10 mph friday: mostly cloudy. am low: 32 high: 38 wind: wnw 5-10 mph saturday: mostly cloudy. am low: 27 high: 39

am low: 26 high: 43 wind: sw 5-15 mph monday: mostly cloudy with a chance for rain showers at night. am low: 32

lebron and the champs came to town and they were run out of the gym. it wasn't even close..like trying to guard thon maker! .hilight's and brandon cruz's

get your morning started with fox6 wakeup at 4:30-- count on us f plus a big reveal from our chief meterologist rob haswell! then its the 12 days of badness. gift ideas from harley -davidson. and some of the best picks for the holiday season. top items for high tech folks on your list. that's tomorrow on wakeup! the cream city is celebrating the bucks blowing out lebron and the rest of the defending champion cleveland cavaliers! probably their best game of the season! lebron is pretty good! he scored 22 points, and the

points off the bench. and the giannis show. tied his career high with 34 points! look out below! bucks win 118-101! brandon cruz..courtside. the badgers hosted national runnerup syracuse in the kohl center. bronson koenig knocked down 6 longs from near lake mendota! he scored 20 points. nigel hayes just missed a triple double; 9 points, 11 boards, 10 assists. wisconsin crushes the orange, 77-60. 24 for ethan happ. "the packers defenders knew

critics get to them. at least that's what they're saying after shutting down the rather pedestrian philadelphia eagles on monday night allowing only three points in the second half." to a lot of things outside of the building. we focus in on the work. that's what gives us our confidence, our preparation. we know we prepare well, we focus in and that's what gives us the confidence. not any talk or anything said outside." "you can't worry about that man. at the end of the day, good or bad, win or lose, there's always going to be noise. everybody has a job to do and you have to respect that and at the same time we have to do a job cuz the seasons not over so we have to find ways to put wins together and today was a good start." "it's football. you're going to face adversity. we've

tonight and we have to keep on responding." "next up the packers defense against the houston texans. a team that does not play as well away from home and is having struggles with their quarterback, brock oswieller. maybe confidence will be gained by the performance monday night in philadelphia. at lincoln financial field, time van vooren, fox 6 sports. the badgers-still 6th in the latest playoff poll-- versus number 7 penn state-on fox--with the big ten championship at stake! coverage from indianapolis kicks off saturday evening a 6. brandon cruz'll be with the team; his reports start thursday night here on fox 6. ps--paul chryst named big ten coach of the year. the media gave that honor to the nittany

the brewers will try to trade chris carter..the national league leader with 41 homers..in favor of free agent signee eric thames. after 3 seasons in korea-where he achieved legendary status-thames gets 3 years and 16 million dollars,. with a club option for 2020. eric played minor league ball in our state

tots campaign is upon us. for the next week or two -- you'll see uniformed military members stationed at area toys-r-us stores. the campaign encourages shoppers to buy a new unwrapped toy needed for kids of all ages. toy donations can be made now